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David Layne

26th May 2007 12:52

Lancaster JA 708

Can anyone tell me the crash site of 97 Squadron Lancaster JA 708?

This aircraft was lost September 23rd. 1943 on a raid to Mannheim.

Any other relevant information would be appreciated.

Chris Goss

26th May 2007 13:59

Re: Lancaster JA 708

I have a note that it was Rahmberg. By the way, this post should be in the Allied section!

David Layne

26th May 2007 14:06

Re: Lancaster JA 708

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Goss (Post 43681)

I have a note that it was Rahmberg. By the way, this post should be in the Allied section!

Thanks Chris I have posted it there also.

Do you have any further information about crash site at Rahmberg? Has the site been explored?

Chris Goss

26th May 2007 17:04

Re: Lancaster JA 708

I am afraid that is all I have-a location

Chris Goss

26th May 2007 17:12

Re: Lancaster JA 708

Sorry-I lie. I have a brief paragraph from a captured German document which talks about POWs from this crash (Rahmberg near Edenkoben) saying that 97 Sqn was losing on average 2 aicraft a month

David Layne

26th May 2007 17:27

Re: Lancaster JA 708

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Goss (Post 43692)

Sorry-I lie. I have a brief paragraph from a captured German document which talks about POWs from this crash (Rahmberg near Edenkoben) saying that 97 Sqn was losing on average 2 aicraft a month

My father was a P.O.W. from this crash, hence my interest.

Kurt Braatz

26th May 2007 18:15

Re: Lancaster JA 708

Did you try www.lostbombers.co.uk already?

David Layne

26th May 2007 18:18

Re: Lancaster JA 708

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt Braatz (Post 43696)

Did you try www.lostbombers.co.uk already?

Yes I am familiar with that site thanks.

Chris Goss

26th May 2007 19:10

Re: Lancaster JA 708

David: You can contact me via PM if you wish but Rahmberg was definately where the Lanc came down (according to the Germans and there were now POWs from the other 97 Sqn loss)

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